Disbursements are costs incurred for client work, such as court fees, translations or couriers. Legal connects those costs to matters and keeps the creditors who supplied them.
Record the context
Choose the correct matter, creditor and cost details. Check the amount, currency and supporting information before saving. The fields and available actions depend on your role and setup.
Find and review costs
Use the Disbursements search to locate records. Confirm that the cost belongs to the intended matter and that its billing treatment is correct.
Carry costs into billing
Billing teams review relevant disbursements with the matter's time when preparing invoices. Keeping the source record accurate helps the invoice show a consistent picture of the work and related costs.